Junior Designer - Architecture

SOM • Austin, TX

3d • $58,000 - $64,000

About The Position

At SOM, the Junior Designer contributes to the development of project components under the direct supervision of project leadership. The role supports design and documentation across project phases, producing presentation and contract deliverables including diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models, and animations. The designer collaborates with project teams, applies conceptual design ability, integrates interdisciplinary criteria, and communicates through written, oral, and visual means. The role requires attention to precision and accuracy, an understanding of building materials and systems, and effective management of time and workload to meet project deadlines.

Applicants must submit a portfolio as part of their application. It should be a single PDF attachment of 10–20 pages and no more than 5 MB; applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

Requirements

• Recent completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Strong collaborative ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Submit a portfolio as one PDF attachment, 10–20 pages and no more than 5 MB; applications without work samples will not be reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a project aspect under the direct supervision of project leadership, demonstrating initiative, problem-solving, process innovation, and sound decision quality with attention to precision and accuracy.
• Produce presentation and contract deliverables, including diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models, and animations.
• Communicate effectively within the firm through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Apply conceptual design ability and integrate interdisciplinary criteria to advance the design of a project component.
• Collaborate actively at the project-team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Apply an understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details, and construction techniques, using appropriate tools for design and documentation across project phases.
• Manage time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with frequent interaction and direction from Project Leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level